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British domestic synchronous clocks 1930-1980 the rise and fall of a technology /

This book complements available one-make books on domestic synchronous clocks. It is also a history of science book that sets British domestic synchronous clocks, their manufacturers and technology in their social context. Part I covers the historical background, British domestic synchronous clock m...

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Main Author: Pook, L. P.,
Other Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2015.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 248 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Series: History of mechanism and machine science ; volume 29.
Subjects:
Clocks and watches -- Great Britain.
Clocks and watches -- Great Britain -- History.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Glossary and Abbreviations
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Outline
  • 1.2 What is a Synchronous Clock?
  • 1.3 Historical Background
  • 1.4 AC Mains Supply
  • 1.5 User Experience
  • References
  • Part I Main text
  • 2 Manufacturers and Brands
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Brands
  • 2.3 Manufacturers
  • References
  • 3 How a Synchronous Clock Works
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Synchronous Motors
  • 3.3 Reduction Gear
  • 3.4 Striking and Chiming Work
  • 3.5 Synchronous Time Switches
  • References
  • 4 Synchronous Clock Cases
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Synchronous Clock Case Styles
  • 5 Servicing of Synchronous Clocks
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Electrical Faults
  • 5.3 Mechanical Faults
  • 6 Analysis of Marketing and Reliability
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Analysis of Marketing
  • 6.3 Analysis of Reliability
  • 6.4 The Rise and Fall of a Technology
  • Part II Galleries
  • 7 Gallery of Synchronous Mantel Clocks
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Alexander Clark Clock
  • 7.3 BEM Clock
  • 7.4 Camerer Kuss & Co Clock
  • 7.5 Clyde Clocks
  • 7.6 Ediswan Clock
  • 7.7 Elco Clocks
  • 7.8 Empire Clock
  • 7.9 Ferranti Clocks
  • 7.10 Garrard Clocks
  • 7.11 Genalex Clocks
  • 7.12 Ingersoll Clocks
  • 7.13 Liberty Clock
  • 7.14 Marigold Clock
  • 7.15 Metalair Clock
  • 7.16 Metamec Clocks
  • 7.17 Riley Clock
  • 7.18 Smith Clock, Type 1 Striking Movement
  • 7.19 Smith Clock, Westminster Chiming Movement
  • 7.20 Smith Clocks, BM7 Movement
  • 7.21 Smith Clocks, Bijou Movement
  • 7.22 Smith Clock, QAT Movement
  • 7.23 Smith Clocks, QEMG Movement
  • 7.24 Synchronomains Clock
  • 7.25 Temco Clocks, Mark I Movement
  • 7.26 Temco Clocks, Mark IV Movement
  • 7.27 Temco Clocks, Mark V Movement
  • 7.28 Temco Clocks, Smith Movement
  • 7.29 Conclusions
  • 8 Gallery of Synchronous Bedside Clocks
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Bowden & Sons Clock
  • 8.3 Elco Clock
  • 8.4 Ferranti Clocks
  • 8.5 Franco British Electrical Co Ltd Clock
  • 8.6 GEC Clock
  • 8.7 Genalex Clock
  • 8.8 Goblin Clock
  • 8.9 Kelnore Clock
  • 8.10 Magneta Clock
  • 8.11 Metamec Clocks
  • 8.12 Smith Clocks, Type 1 Movement
  • 8.13 Smith Clocks, BM7 Movement
  • 8.14 Smith Clocks, Bijou Movement
  • 8.15 Smith Clock, QGEM Movement
  • 8.16 Sterling Clocks
  • 8.17 Synchronomains Clock
  • 8.18 Temco Clock, Mark II Movement
  • 8.19 Temco Clocks, Mark IV Movement
  • 8.20 Temco Clocks, Mark V Movement
  • 8.21 Conclusions
  • 9 Gallery of Synchronous Wall Clocks
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 English Clock Systems Clock
  • 9.3 Genalex Clock
  • 9.4 Horstmann Time Switch
  • 9.5 Magneta Clock
  • 9.6 Metalair Clock
  • 9.7 Metamec Clock
  • 9.8 Smith Clock, Type 1 Movement
  • 9.9 Smith Clock, BM7 Movement
  • 9.10 Smith Clocks, BM39 Movement
  • 9.11 Smith Clock, Heavy Motion Work Movement
  • 9.12 Smith Clocks, Bijou Movement
  • 9.13 Synchronome Clocks
  • 9.14 Temco Clock, Mark V Movement
  • 9.15 Westclox Clock
  • 9.16 Conclusions
  • 10 Gallery of Synchronous Granddaughter Clocks
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Ferranti Clock
  • 10.3 Smith Clock, Type 1 Chiming Movement
  • 10.4 Smith Clock, Type 1 Movement
  • 10.5 Temco Clock, Mark IV Movement
  • 10.6 Conclusions
  • 11 Gallery of Synchronous Movements
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 BEM Movement
  • 11.3 Clyde Movement
  • 11.4 Elco Movement
  • 11.5 Empire Movements
  • 11.6 Ferranti Movements
  • 11.7 Garrard Movements
  • 11.8 Goblin and Magneta Movements
  • 11.9 Kelnore Movement
  • 11.10 Marigold Movement
  • 11.11 Metalair Movement
  • 11.12 Metamec Movements
  • 11.17 Sangamo Weston Ltd Movement
  • 11.13 Smith Movements
  • 11.15 Temco Movements
  • 11.16 Westclox Type No. BM25 Movement
  • 11.17 Conclusions.

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